UGANDA MEDIA WEEK 2019

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UGANDA MEDIA WEEK 2019

Project Summary

Media Focus on Africa (MFA), with support from Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, held a breakfast session of the Pre-Media Week Dialogues under the theme ‘Creating Mechanisms towards Self Regulation,’ which took place at Golden Tulip, Kampala. The media dialogue that was held in partnership with the Uganda Editors’ Guild, one of a series building up to Uganda Media Week that will take place later in the year....

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Discussion and dialogue

The discussions started with a Key Note address revealing the different options for Media Regulation-which include Statutory, Self and co- regulation. They expounded on the concept of self regulation- pointing out that such a process should be well thought through to include voices of all stakeholders including the public and also in context with of the political environment as well as free from capture. ‘Is it fit for the purpose, does it respond to universal best practices?

Discussion and dialogue

The discussions started with a Key Note address revealing the different options for Media Regulation-which include Statutory, Self and co- regulation. They expounded on the concept of self regulation- pointing out that such a process should be well thought through to include voices of all stakeholders including the public and also in context with of the political environment as well as free from capture. ‘Is it fit for the purpose, does it respond to universal best practices?

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (German: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, KAS) is a German political party foundation associated with but independent of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU). The foundation's headquarters are located in Sankt Augustin near Bonn, as well as in Berlin.[1] Globally, the KAS has 78 offices and runs programs in over 100 countries.[2] Its current chairman is the former President of the German parliament Deutscher Bundestag, Norbert Lammert. It is a member of the Martens Centre, the official foundation and think tank of the European.

DW-Akademie

DW, is a German public, state-owned[1] international broadcaster funded by the German federal tax budget.[3] The service is available in 32 languages. DW's satellite television service consists of channels in English, German, Spanish, and Arabic.[4] The work of DW is regulated by the Deutsche Welle Act,[note 1][5] meaning that content is intended to be independent of government influence. DW is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).[6]

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Media Focus on Africa · 9 hours ago
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#MsPresident Season 2 winner @AngelMbuthia together with our Country Director @mangandomo paid a courtesy call to @unwomenkenya Country Representative @annamutavati and shared her plans to advance women's empowerment in the Kenya.

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Media Focus on Africa · 2 weeks ago
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Women are making their voices heard and breaking through the traditional barriers that have kept them out of the political arena. What role has #MsPresident played in this? Click the link below
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Media Focus on Africa · 3 weeks ago
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#WCW

Today we celebrate all the amazing women who participated in the second season of Ms President. These women showed immense courage and heart, and we're so grateful for their contributions. Thank you, ladies!

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Media Focus on Africa · 1 month ago
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May this new year bring you good health, wealth, and happiness.

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Media Focus on Africa · 1 month ago
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We at Media Focus on Africa Wish you and your loved ones a joyous Christmas season filled with hope, positivity, joy, and love.

Please note that our office will remain closed until 9th January.

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Media Focus on Africa · 2 months ago
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There is a great deal of research that suggests that when women are better represented politically, the prevalence of GBV (gender-based violence) decreases.
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Media Focus on Africa Uganda · 4 weeks ago
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West Nile Press@WestNilePress
We call upon @PoliceUg to release 4 Journos Scovin iceta-NTV, Debo Ronald-Tbs Radio Moyo, Mustaf Safi-Voice of Nile & Stephen Unzimai of Radio Pacis who were arrested & currently being detained at Obongi CPS for following kidnap of Hon. Hassan Kaps Fungaroo @HRNJUganda https://t.co/QANNxL3hSq
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Media Focus on Africa Uganda · 1 month ago
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We wish you happy holidays🎄 🎊 🎆 🎅 https://t.co/lbUZY7G6Fe
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Media Focus on Africa Uganda · 2 months ago
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What are you doing about gender inclusivity in your Newsroom?

👉 @JoeWacha from @EtoilAKaramoja tells us...
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Media Focus on Africa Uganda · 2 months ago
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Are you playing your part to support Women in Media?

@912CroozeFM's Dorothy ...tells us
#Sheleads #SheCan #genderInclusion
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Media Focus on Africa Uganda · 2 months ago
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How do we contextualize the loss and damage fund at the #COP27 for the #Ugandan audience? There’s need for a united front in creating awareness to trigger individual based #climateaction. - Jan Ajwang - @MFAUganda https://t.co/iKEkExI4rA
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Media Focus on Africa Uganda · 2 months ago
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📌Women count in newsrooms! What is your newsroom doing?
Here is Gabriel Adrapi's story from @RadioPacisnews

#MediaMattersUG
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